Isolation raises “threat alert” in teens. The new castor oil trend perpetuates toxic diet culture. What do parents need to know about the social media app Bluesky?
Kids and teens are getting Christmas gift ideas from TikTok and YouTube. But that comes with a number of problems for parents.
TikTok documents show addiction to its short-form videos takes a mere 35 minutes. A new study shows people who spend four or more hours on screens have a higher incidence rate for depression. Australia ponders a social media ban for sub-16s.
Who’d want to date someone who doesn’t exist, except as lines of code? You might be surprised by the answer—and the perils that come with it.
Snapchat is the most popular social media app for child grooming. Trying the Dancing with the Stars leg lift could cause injury. Collins Dictionary names “brat” its Word of the Year.
AI large language models give poor translations for lesser-known foreign languages. But Christians might be able to utilize them for evangelism.
If doomscrolling is looking at all the bad things happening in the world, then what is dreamscrolling? And should Christians be concerned?
X (formerly Twitter) doesn’t have parental controls. But here are some tips to help your kids stay safe if they’re using the app.
Is “grind culture” burning out your teen? Where do parents stand on school cell phone bans? What is the “dirty soda” trend?
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